Hello,

we are hiring a "Network Architect" for one of our client based out in Canada. Please apply if you are interested.

Title: Network Architect

Duration: 12+ Months

Location: Toronto, ON/4 days onsite

Network Engineer (Meraki, VXLAN Fabric & NFV)

- Design, implement, and support large-scale enterprise network infrastructures with a primary focus on Cisco Meraki campus, branch, and remote site deployments.
- Architect, deploy, and optimize VXLAN-enabled network fabrics to support scalable, resilient, and automated network operations across data centre and campus environments.
- Design and integrate Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) solutions, including virtual firewalls, routers, load balancers, and security services within hybrid and cloud-hosted environments.
- Lead network modernization initiatives involving software-defined networking (SDN), network segmentation, fabric architecture, and policy-based automation.
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Meraki networking technologies, including switching, wireless, SD-WAN, security appliances, and cloud-based management platforms.
- Develop network designs, standards, and implementation roadmaps aligned with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity requirements, and operational objectives.
- Perform capacity planning, performance analysis, and network optimization to ensure highly available and high-performing network services.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, and operations teams to integrate secure networking solutions and maintain compliance with corporate security standards.
- Support the evaluation, testing,



and introduction of emerging networking technologies, including cloud networking, SASE, zero-trust architectures, and network automation platforms.
- Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation including high-level and low-level designs, network diagrams, implementation plans, operational procedures, and support runbooks.
- Provide Level 3 engineering support for complex network incidents, root cause analysis, and problem management activities.
- Deliver knowledge transfer, mentoring, and operational handover to internal support and engineering teams.

Key Skills & Experience

- Cisco Meraki Enterprise Networking (Switching, Wireless, SD-WAN, MX Security Appliances)
- Enterprise Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS)
- VXLAN / EVPN Fabric Architecture
- Spine-Leaf Data Centre Networking
- Cisco Nexus and Data Centre Technologies
- SD-WAN, SASE and Secure Access Technologies
- Enterprise Network Security, Segmentation and Zero Trust Architectures
- Cisco Identity Services Engine (Client) for NAC, Policy Enforcement and Segmentation
- F5 BIG-IP Application Delivery Controllers (LTM, GTM/DNS, Load Balancing and Traffic Management)
- Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IP Address Management)
- IPsec VPN and Secure Remote Connectivity Solutions
- Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)
- Cloud Networking (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Network Automation (Python, APIs, Ansible, Terraform)
- Network Performance Monitoring, Observability and Troubleshooting
- Enterprise Infrastructure Design, Migration and Operational Readiness

Thankyou

Shivam Sengar

📌 Network Architect (Toronto)
🏢 Artech
📍 Toronto